Rs 5 crore reward for cops who worked during August 29 deluge

In the last week of August, flood like situation occurred due to the torrential rains in the city and suburbs.

As a mark of appreciation, the Maharashtra government has decided to give Rs 5 crore reward to police personnel who worked untiringly during the deluge of August 29 to ensure the safety of citizens and for the good work done in the last few months.

The government has also lauded the work done by the police for maintaining communal harmony during the recently concluded Ganeshotsav (August 25 to September 5) and Bakri Id (September 2) festivals.

The home department has issued a government resolution in this regard on Thursday, a senior police official said.

The reward amount will be distributed amongst the personnel belonging to the ranks of police constables and assistant police sub inspectors, he said.